US DOJ Seizes Record $225M in Crypto Linked to Global Fraud Scheme
The US Department of Justice has orchestrated its largest cryptocurrency seizure to date, confiscating $225.3 million tied to international investment scams. Federal agencies employed advanced blockchain analytics to trace funds siphoned through 'crypto confidence' schemes—a growing threat that drained $5.8 billion from victims in 2024 alone.
Matthew Galeotti of the DOJ's Criminal Division emphasized the milestone during Wednesday's forfeiture filing. The operation showcases law enforcement's increasing sophistication in combating crypto-enabled financial crimes, with the Secret Service and FBI leveraging forensic chain analysis to dismantle sophisticated laundering networks.